Nothing on My Back
Sum 41 Lyrics
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Or was it in the lost and found again behind the issues?
It might not be so bad
We're all addicted to our tragedy
I guess it's what it had to be
With nothing on my back
It's still enough to bring me down
'Cause what I thought could not be found
Matter of in fact
It's harder still when you're around
With nothing on my back
I can't help but drown
I might as well belong to both of you
And the mess you always seem to drag me through
That night, forever always haunting me
But I guess it is what it's supposed to be
But spare your thoughts of sympathy
With nothing on my back
It's still enough to bring me down
My mind's about to crack
'Cause what I thought could not be found
Matter of in fact
It's harder still when you're around
With nothing on my back
I can't help but drown
With nothing on my back
It's still enough to bring me down
My mind's about to crack
'Cause what I thought could not be found
With nothing on my back
It's still enough to bring me down
My mind's about to crack
'Cause what I thought could not be found
With nothing on my back
It's still enough to bring me down
My mind's about to crack
'Cause what I thought could not be found
With nothing on my back
It's still enough to bring me down
My mind's about to crack
'Cause what I thought could not be found
With nothing on my back
It's still enough to bring me down
My mind's about to crack
'Cause what I thought could not be found
Matter of in fact
It's harder still when you're around
With nothing on my back
I can't help but drown
The song "Nothing On My Back" by Sum 41 talks about the internal struggles of an individual who is burdened by their own emotions and experiences. The opening lines "Was happiness a fad or was it in the lost and found again behind the issues" suggest that the singer is questioning if happiness is something that can be easily attained or if they have to go through the challenges of life to find it. They acknowledge that everyone is addicted to their tragedy, and it is something that they have to deal with.
The lyrics "With nothing on my back, it's still enough to bring me down" mean that even when they do not have any physical baggage, their emotional baggage is enough to weigh them down. The line "It's harder still when you're around" suggests that the presence of others can complicate their emotional journey. The singer is haunted by the past and is unable to escape their memories, which is why they say "that night forever always haunting me."
The final lines of the song "With nothing on my back it's still enough to bring me down, my mind's about to crack 'cause what I thought could not be found" suggest that the singer is on the brink of a mental breakdown because they cannot seem to find the way out of their emotional turmoil despite not having any physical burdens.
Overall, the song talks about the struggles of dealing with internal demons and how it can be overwhelming despite not having any physical burdens.
Line by Line Meaning
Was happiness a fad
Maybe happiness is temporary and not meant to last
Or was it in the lost and found again behind the issues
Maybe happiness is hidden behind problems and challenges
It might not be so bad
Maybe the absence of happiness isn't as terrible as it seems
We're all addicted to our tragedy
Maybe we are more drawn to our problems than to happiness
I guess it's what it had to be
Maybe this is life's way of being
With nothing on my back
Without any burden or material possession
It's still enough to bring me down
It's still enough to affect my mood in a negative way
My mind's about to crack
My mental state is on the verge of breaking down
'cause what I thought could not be found
Because the thing I thought was missing is still not found
Matter of in fact
In reality
It's harder still when you're around
It's even tougher when you're close to me
I can't help but drown
I can't help but feel overwhelmed and suffocated
I might as well belong to both of you
I might as well be a possession of both of you
And the mess you always to drag me through
And the chaos and problems you always put me through
That night forever always haunting me
That specific night still has a lasting negative impact on me
But I guess it is what it's supposed to be
But maybe this is supposed to happen and there's a reason for it
But spare your thoughts of sympathy
But don't pity me or offer your condolences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Deryck Jason Whibley, Greig Andrew Nori, Stephen Jocz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Hrvo182
0:42 Deryck: "Nothin on our back!" Cone: "Speak for yourself! -.-"
@carlosxaviercedenobriones5806
X2
@jamesondrinker
I was just wondering because i never hear praise for it, but who likes Heart Attack by Sum 41?
@BrennanRasmusson
SuperJoeMama7 me!
@andrewwebster2598
Brilliant song and Crazy Amanda Bunkface too
@eridinthevirgin4191
Crazy Amanda Bunkface was always my favorite song
@tracy1210
Crazy Amanda Bunkface and Heart Attack are probably my two fav Sum 41 song ! They're awesome
@drunkpikachu420
Love that song
@gazelle4258
1:09 Girl in the public : Who the fuck are these guys ? Where's my Mozart's Requiem ??
@harkendoich2
One of the best albums of any genre ever made!